General Objective<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/b>
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The Production Unit Manager ensures the delivery of high\-quality, safe, and functional assistive products while promoting efficiency and cost\-effectiveness, with a strong focus on empowering people with disabilities. The role drives an inclusive and supportive work environment, fostering skill development, career growth, and full participation of all staff in line with arcencielâs mission and the disability inclusion sectorâs mission of disability inclusion and empowerment.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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General Tasks<\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/b>
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1. Production Planning and Operations<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Develop and implement production plans based on sales forecasts, beneficiary needs, and project commitments.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure optimal workflow, capacity utilization, and scheduling across all production stages.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Monitor daily production outputs and adjust plans to meet deadlines and quality standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Coordinate procurement and inventory levels of raw materials, and tools to avoid production interruptions.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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2. Quality Assurance and Compliance<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Ensure all products meet technical specifications, safety standards, and internal quality control procedures.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Collaborate with technical specialists (e.g., occupational therapists, R&D) to validate product functionality and user suitability.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Establish corrective action processes for defects, returns, and customer feedback.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Maintain production documentation and traceability of products.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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3. Team Management and Capacity Building<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Supervise and coach workshop supervisors, technicians, and production staff.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Support on\-the\-job training programs, apprenticeships, and skill development pathways.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Promote safe working practices and compliance with occupational health and safety standards.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Foster an inclusive and respectful work environment aligned with arcencielâs disability inclusion principles.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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4. Cost Control and Efficiency Improvement<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Monitor production costs, material wastage, and labor productivity.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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\-<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Identify process improvement opportunities using lean manufacturing principles adapted to small\-scale social enterprises.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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